"I was just more curious as to why people like it/how does it not irritate them?"

I say the same thing about most of the shittier emo, post hardcore, and pop punk whiny ass singers yet theres millions of kids who like that stuff. Who knows. King isnt my fav singer and he sounds like his balls are being stomped on continuously but hes talented. I guess its an acquired taste.

I mean hes not THAT different than Rob Halford is on some songs. So if you like Judas you should like this. King's voice was a major reason people listened to the band. If he had some generic hard rock/heavy metal voice they wouldnt be nearly as big.